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In this issue

CARL HESTER
Untold memories of Valegro and Uthopia

MOVIE MAGIC
Top riders who starred in International Velvet

THE BIG QUIZ
H&H’s fiendish puzzle returns – test yourself

Behind the scenes
Caring for racehorses during the festive period

Glamourdale flies to victory All the dressage action from Excel

Riding school licensing variation a major issue

Fees vary hugely, as some councils charge hundreds of pounds more than others for the same service

2 mins

Measures in place to protect eventing's future

British Eventing operated at a deficit last year but is to save £176,000 in 2026 without reducing safety or value

2 mins

Money pressures affecting owners and charities alike

Equine welfare organisations look back at a challenging year in the sector, as rising costs are still biting deep

2 mins

Groups show what's possible for off-road riding given effort and time

Groups of people have worked to create miles of hacking for equestrians and their horses to enjoy

3 mins

Jobs and public confidence the aim as police horses return

As other forces close or reduce the size of mounted branches, one has brought horses back into action

2 mins

'Many wonderful memories'

Carl Hester pays tribute to the lives of stable stars Valegro and Uthopia

3 mins

Ian Cassells

Ireland's anchorman in team silver at the eventing Europeans talks to Pippa Roome about how early heartbreak shaped his career, his top horses and the feed change that helped his Blenheim result

7 mins

Champion farrier

A six-time champion at the World Blacksmith Competition at Spruce Meadows, Steven Beane FWCF discusses the competition career that has taken him across the globe

3 mins

Behind the scenes

Horse welfare is as critical as ever as we enjoy Christmas jollity. Howard Newitt MRCVS explains how racehorses are cared for during the festive racing period

5 mins

Style and substance

Attractive equestrian homes with plenty of practicality on offer

1 mins

Winter warriors

These practical yet stylish riding gloves will be your trusty companions through the chill, promising warmth without compromising grip on the reins

1 mins

Inside Velvet

International Velvet was broadcast on Christmas Day on the BBC in the 1980s – filming it was like “grown-up Pony Club camp” with a Burghley frisson, finds Martha Terry

8 mins

Highs, lows and glory days

H&H's editors highlight this season's moments, events and horses to celebrate in their sports – plus a few shocks we really didn't see coming

10+ mins

Glamourdale Airlines takes off

Lottie Fry puts a tricky year behind her by completing a London treble, and Charlotte Dujardin makes a high-profile return as British dressage enjoys two stellar days

6 mins

'It felt easy for Easy Boy

A pair of puissance specialists set a new personal height record with their sixth win on the bounce over big red walls

3 mins

A screaming hunt with ‘Dicker’s Dogs’

An autumnal November day with the Rockview Harriers proves to be “hunting at its purest”

6 mins

Marvellous mayhem

Love them or loathe them, hunt balls are an integral part of most packs' social scene - and fundraising efforts

6 mins

May your meets be merry and bright'

Tessa Waugh is gearing up for the annual hunt carol service, where a novel band of three hunting tenors are set to surprise, and to prove to her parents their \"feckless teenager\" can cook a Christmas lunch

2 mins

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Horse & Hound Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Animals-and-Pets

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine

Published by Time Inc (UK). Every week Horse & Hound brings horse lovers up-to-date with the latest news and event reports and provides expert equestrian advice on subjects including training and horse care, the latest equine products and feed. The weekly features inform and entertain inspiring readers to go out and ride to improve their horsemanship in every discipline from eventing to show jumping, dressage to showing, polo and hunting. It is also the must read for anyone wanting to buy or sell a horse.